Master Plan

OBJECTIVE

Closing the Gap 2020: A Master Plan for Arkansas Higher Education, will be presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on October 30, 2015. The 2015-2020 five year planning cycle adopted in this plan is a critical component in the long-term objective to reach the 2025 goal of a 60% post-secondary attainment rate in Arkansas, increasing from the current estimate of 43.4%. By 2020, we will reduce the educational attainment gap in Arkansas by increasing the number of postsecondary credentials by 50% over the 2013-2014 academic year levels; increasing the number of certificates awarded to 19,200; associate’s degrees to 12,700; and bachelor’s degrees to 19,900.

INFORMATION SHARING CONSORTIA

As we develop the Closing the Gap Master Plan, we are seeking input from higher education stakeholders across the state. To join the conversation, choose a topic below to find out more about how you can be a part of this process.